Renewable energy technologies are being integrated into agriculture across Africa, with adoption rates varying by region and technology.
In East Africa, solar irrigation leads at approximately 40%, followed by solar cold storage at 35% and biogas systems at 30%. These figures suggest a strong uptake of solar-based solutions in farming, particularly for water access and post-harvest preservation.
South Africa shows a different pattern, with biogas systems at around 35%, solar cold storage at 30%, and solar irrigation at 25%. This may reflect regional priorities in waste-to-energy conversion and cold chain infrastructure.
In Afrique Australe, solar cold storage is the most adopted at 40%, while both solar irrigation and biogas systems are at 30%, indicating a balanced approach to renewable integration.
North Africa reports solar irrigation at 35%, solar cold storage at 25%, and biogas systems at 20%. The emphasis on irrigation aligns with the region’s arid climate and water management needs.
Central Africa shows lower overall adoption, with solar irrigation at 20%, and both biogas systems and solar cold storage at 25%, pointing to emerging interest but slower uptake.
